Miltoniopsis Care And Culture

(mil-toh-nee-OP-siss) Miltoniopsis care and their culture is written below. These striking orchids, which are also known as pansy orchids, owing to their similarity to garden pansies, are enjoying increasing popularity. Miltoniopsis are cool-growing orchids that originate in the higher elevations of the Andes in Colombia, Panama and Ecuador. Their long lasting flowers can be brilliantly patterned and very fragrant.These orchids can be grown easley in the home under lights or on windowsills.

Light should be relatively shaded. Direct sunlight burns the thin leaves within a short period of time. However, the warmer growing types prefer more light than their cooler-growing relatives. The cool-growing species need approximately 1,200 foot-candles.

Temperature The minimum temperature is 50 to 55 F. Thus, these are really better thought of as intermediate growers because they need intermediate temperatures throughout the year - not too hot, not too cold perfect for household conditions.

Water must be plentiful and the medium must drain perfectly. In their native habitat, the plants are drenched almost daily.

Fertilize at the same level as other orchids: half-strength, balanced fertilizer every two weeks. This can be reduced by half during overcast weather or in winter.

Potting should be done after flowering when the new growth is starting. Miltoniopsis should be repotted every year as they are intolerant of the stale conditions in larger pots Miltoniopsis do better in small pots.

Any potting mix suitable for fine roots such as 70 percent seedling bark with charcoal and perlite or a mix of 70 percent tree fern and 30 percent chopped sphagnum or just sphagnum moss will do.Check out our Miltoniopsis orchids for sale page and the 2014 Miltoniopsis division list.